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Cookie Monster: A Healthier Take

Good evening everyone!
So if you don't know me already, I have a humongous weakness for sweets; specifically chocolate and cookies.  Like, there will never be a time where I will not be in the mood for them.  I like to think of it as a blessing in disguise... don't ask why, I just do, haha!    
Well, with that being said, I have been deprived of these things as I am a couple days into a fast.  Fasting is such a privilege and joy and I love how God challenges me with my faith.  Putting God first and growing deeper with Him is truly such a joy!  However, like I mentioned before... no sweets.
I mean, yeah I can eat a banana and call it a night but if I'm being honest, it just doesn't cut it for me.  

Hallelujah for pinterest because as I was dilly-dallying on it I came across a very easy 3 ingredient recipe to make a healthier, dairy-free, gluten-free take on oatmeal cookies!  I was skeptical at first, but after I tried one I knew I just had to share this recipe!

Pictured above is the finished product!  Yummy!

Recipe:

  • 1-1 1/2 cups of old fashioned oats
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup of peanut butter
  • coconut flakes, chocolate chips, nuts, etc (optional)

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Mash the bananas, mixed with oat and peanut butter
  • Roll and place on cookie sheet and bake
  • Enjoy with a glass of soy milk! ;)
These are very good as an after dinner treat, pick-me-up snack mid afternoon, or even as a grab and go breakfast!  It's healthy and delicious!  
Sending my blessings and praying for God to shower you today, tomorrow, and everyday with His eternal love and peace!  Keep on keeping on! :)  




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